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Millwall v West Brom: Three danger men to watch out for

West Brom face Millwall at The Den this weekend, but who do Albion need to be wary of as they look to win their second straight game?

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Who do Albion need to be wary of?

We pick out three players who could be a worry to Slaven Bilic's side.

Jed Wallace

Millwall's Jed Wallace

10 goals and eight assists in 27 games this season for The Lions, Jed Wallace is a man in form on the right flank.

Scoring most recently in Millwall's defeat to Leeds last month, the 25-year-old is a threat with his deliveries too, meaning whoever starts on the left side of defence for Albion will need to have their wits about them.

He enjoys breaking on opponents, and isn't shy about having a pop from distance either.

Whisper it, he's a former Wolves player too - giving him some added incentive to nab a goal against his former derby rivals.

Tom Bradshaw

West Bromwich Albion's Nathan Ferguson (left) and Millwall's Tom Bradshaw

If it's goals you're after, Tom Bradshaw is always capable of delivering, even if he's only managed one in his last eight games.

The former Barnsley man has netted ten times this season in all competitions, and knows where the net is - so will keep Albion's back line honest over the weekend.

Capable of holding the ball up well, he is adept at laying it off to other players too.

He's not the biggest physical presence though, so you'd back Semi Ajayi and Kyle Bartley to dominate him in the air, should they start once again in the heart of defence.

Matt Smith

Sheffield United's Luke Freeman (left) and Millwall's Matt Smith

Whilst Bradshaw might not be the biggest physical presence, Matt Smith is the complete opposite.

Standing just under two metres tall, Smith is Millwall's most obvious aerial threat, and has eight goals to his name so far this season.

Experienced in the second tier of English football, the former QPR, Fulham and Bristol City man might not start against Albion - but he's a solid shout to come on and make an impact.

He's in decent form too, having scored twice in his last five appearances.